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Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression

OSLO — Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of her tireless campaigning for women’s rights and democracy, and against the death penalty.
New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says

New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divided up a politically conservative oil-producing region in New Mexico don’t violate the state constitution, a judge ruled in an order published Friday.
New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says

New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divided up a politically conservative oil-producing region in New Mexico don’t violate the state constitution, a judge ruled in an order published Friday.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S.
Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta

Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The use of deadly force by Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta was “objectively reasonable” and no charges will be sought against them, a p
Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta

Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The use of deadly force by Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta was “objectively reasonable” and no charges will be sought against them, a p
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

CHICAGO (AP) — A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, “The Most Feared Man in the Game.